Professional Development Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and organized Professional Development Associate to support employee development initiatives, training programs, and professional learning activities. This role involves coordinating development programs, evaluating training effectiveness, and supporting initiatives that enhance employee skills, professional growth, and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating professional development strategies and training programs.
• Organize workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, and professional learning activities.
• Coordinate with trainers, facilitators, employees, and external training providers.
• Identify employee training needs and support the development of learning plans.
• Maintain training records, attendance reports, and employee development documentation.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, progress reports, and program evaluations.
• Collect participant feedback and assist in assessing training effectiveness.
• Support career development initiatives, skills assessments, and employee learning activities.
• Monitor training schedules, budgets, and program completion.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and department managers to improve development initiatives.
• Research professional development trends, learning resources, and training opportunities.
• Support continuous learning and organizational development activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Previous experience in professional development, training coordination, human resources, or administration is an advantage.
• Understanding of employee training, learning programs, and professional development practices.
• Ability to coordinate training activities and manage multiple assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and training documentation systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, trainers, and management teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Currently residing in the UAE.
• Legally authorized to reside and work in the UAE.
• Applicants holding Seeker Visas, Tourist Visas, Visit Visas, War Visas, Grace Period status, or Cancelled Visas are not eligible.
• Must have a personal UAE bank account to receive salary payments.
• Previous professional experience is an advantage but not mandatory.